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Blood Sucking Skeeters!

The infusion of moisture in late summer is a boon for mosquito populations. Clouds of whining female mosquitoes are drawing blood meals from birds, people, and pets. What to do? Blanket spraying of vegetation kills not only mosquitoes, but other insects, too, including predators, parasites, and pollinators. The most effective mosquito preventative is to destroy their breeding sites, which includes anything that holds 1/2 inch or more of water. Also avoid peak adult mosquito activity by not going out at dusk and dawn. If you do go out, cover up with long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, and use repellent on any body parts that remain exposed.